It's not just because it's a movie about a guy who overcomes paralyzing self-doubt… which is basically the hardest thing to overcome single-handedly. It's not just because it's a movie about a streetwise thug who turns his whole life around and becomes a champ. It's not just because it's a movie about two awkward people finding true romance. Rocky will go fifteen rounds with other oh-so-inspiring flicks as Groundhog Day and emerge, if not victorious, than at least still standing tall.Īnd that's not just because Rocky is a film about a meaty, tenderhearted boxer who boxes frozen meat until it's tender. Okay, maybe there are a few other contenders for the title of Heavyweight Inspirational Movie Champion of the World-looking at you, Babe: Pig In The City-but Rocky goes the distance. What is Rocky About and Why Should I Care? The 1976 original is Rocky's origin story, and a must-see for anyone who wants to know how a man goes from smacking steaks in a freezer to one of the most popular characters of all time. He doesn't have super-strength, but he has the power to inspire millions. Rocky is practically a real-life superhero. Decades after Rocky's premiere, fans still flock to Philly to run up the Rocky steps, see the Rocky statue, and stand in Rocky's footprints. He's a romantic, and one of the most iconic underdog success stories of all time, for both Rocky and Stallone. Who knew Grand Budapest Hotel and Rocky would have something in common? (Besides being heartwarming.) Shire may not be as big a name as Stallone, but all indie film fans know her famous son, Jason Schwartzman, one of Wes Anderson's favorite leading men. The Rocky films also star Talia Shire as Adrian. He also wrote the script of Rocky, and, in a move that rivals Rocky himself for sheer cuteness, insisted that his family get cameos.
Balboa.īut don't think Sly Stallone is all brawn and no brain. Sly is now a household name, thanks in large part to his role as Mr. On November 21, 1976, no one imagined that Rocky would win three Academy Awards (including Best Picture, y'all), launching a franchise and Sylvester Stallone's career. No amount of burpees can win her over, but it turns out that Rocky's sweetness, persistence, and adorable monologues are just the ticket to Adrian's heart. Aw, yeah.īut Rocky's eyes are also on another prize: the shy pet store clerk, Adrian. In order to go the distance with the champ and regain his self-respect, Rocky trains hard, running up every step in Philly and tenderizing every side of beef hanging in the local meatpacking plant. The down-on-his-luck bruiser catches a big break-the opportunity to fight Apollo Creed, the heavyweight champion. Rocky is the story of Rocky Balboa, a boxing bum with a heart of pure gold. Rocky and his rival, Apollo Creed, threw jabs, hooks, and uppercuts across six sequels, all the way up through 2015's Rocky-as-mentor flick Creed.īut we're going back to the beginning, before Rocky was the heavyweight champ of the world, and before he was one of the most recognizable film characters in history. It's Rocky, of course, which introduced us to Rocky Balboa-one of the greatest names in cinema-in 1976. Still don't know? Does this ring a bell: " Yo, Adrian!"
And it features an iconic song that you might hum whenever you jog up the stairs. Need a hint? It's set in Philadelphia, where there's a statue honoring its main character. Name a movie franchise that has lasted almost forty-yeah, forty-years… but doesn't include intergalactic space battles or debonair British spies. I just think it's a bit neat at this point.Stars: Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Burt Young If you find the song you wanted on this list, let me know. If you find one and want it on this list, let me know. I don't know a good site to upload it, but if you want to find a permanent upload home for it, PM me.Īlso, I am a bit hesitant to post this list, because I kinda like getting messages with people excited that they have found my song. I can't find it anywhere online still to this day. I saved the file and misplaced it on a thumbdrive and was elated to have it again. I've tried looking over my messages and grabbing a list to post here. There are apparently multiple rocky songs and people have sent them to me over the years. It has been over three years and this is easily the most common thing I get messaged on reddit about. Keep moving forward was emphasized/repeated in the mix the most, IIRC. "Not about how hard you can hit, but how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward." There was a great song I found on reddit that had cobbled together parts of the speech from Rocky Balboa.
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